FAQ
1. What is OnStage Blog?
OnStage Blog is an independent online publication dedicated to bringing accountability to theatre at every level theater—from Broadway to local stages. OnStage Blog also publishes news, commentary, community theatre acting/directing/producing tips, and industry analysis.
2. Who Are The People Behind OnStage Blog?
Chris Peterson is the founder of OnStage Blog. Chris created OnStage Blog in 2014 and is responsible for the editorial content on the website and social media. Chris is a regional theater veteran who has acted and directed in numerous regional productions in New England. Chris Peterson has appeared on MSNBC as a subject matter expert, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo News, and much more.
Greg Ehrhardt is an editorial staff writer, OnScreen Blog Editor, podcast producer, and is responsible for business agreements with guest contributors, sponsorships, advertising, and more.
3. How do I contact the OnStage Blog team?
You can reach us through our site’s contact form or email the editorial team directly onstageblog@gmail.com. To inquire about sponsorships, advertising, or guest appearances, email Greg Ehrhardt gehrhardt@klamormedia.com. We typically respond within a few business days.
4. Is OnStage Blog affiliated with any theatre companies or organizations?
No. We are an independent publication, and proud of it. Opinions published are our own, and we don’t care if it ruffles the feathers of the Broadway industry. In fact, ruffling feathers is what we do.
5. Can I submit an article or pitch a story?
Absolutely! We welcome submissions from theatre artists, writers, educators, and fans. Send us a brief pitch or a completed draft to onstageblog@gmail.com.
6. Can I submit a tip anonymously?
Yes. We allow anonymous tips, and we will never publish identifying information without your permission. We look into every tip we receive. However, tips with verifiable details are more likely to be thoroughly investigated. Please provide any relevant emails or documentation that supports your tip. All information is treated as confidential, and sources will never be divulged without permission.
7. What types of tips are you looking for?
We’re open to anything relevant to the theatre world, including:
• Industry news or developments
• School or community theatre issues
• Casting or hiring concerns
• Safety, equity, or workplace matters
If it affects artists, students, educators, or theatre communities, we want to hear it.
8. Do you offer compensation for guest editorials?
Yes, provided the editorial is not a PR release or an editorial disguised as one. Please contact us for details.
9. Do you review productions?
We have become very choosy about shows we attend and review—it needs to be a show with themes consistent with what we typically write about. If you’d like your show considered, email us at onstageblog@gmail.com, including dates, location, and press materials.
10. Do you offer advertising or sponsorship opportunities?
We are currently accepting advertising and/or sponsorship for The OnStage Blog Theatre Podcast; please contact us at gehrhardt@klamormedia.com for details.
11. Can I republish or quote articles from OnStage Blog?
Excerpts are typically allowed with proper credit and a link back to the original article. For full republication or commercial use, please contact us for permission.
12. Are you available to appear as a guest on a podcast/YouTube Show?
Yes, please contact us onstageblog@gmail.com for details.